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  • Dana Chau avatar

    Is It Wrong To Doubt God? Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 4, 2022
     | 2,154 views

    What is one doubt you have about God? What if you knew healthy ways of dealing with doubt that would bring you closer to God instead of pushing you away? Get ready to discover how we can respond when we experience doubt!

    Is It Wrong to Doubt God? Genesis 2:15-17 and 3:1-6. Psalms 73. John 20:24-28. (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Sometime ago one of my daughters asked me "If you could ask Jesus one question, what ...read more

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    "Answer The Call" Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jul 21, 2007
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     | 9,027 views

    (Outline is from a message by Rick Warren) While God uses many means to speak His will to us, this message examines four primary ways to hear God.

    Introduction: I. Last Sunday we spoke of the need to “Cultivate a Heart to Hear God” A. If, and we believe God does speak; as His sheep, we should be able to hear Him. B. If, and we believe God does speak; we should be able to discern what He has said. II. The premise of last Sunday’s message ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Expecting Prayer Answers Series

    Contributed by Tom Boerma on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,206 views

    Expecting God’s answers to prayer

    We are to be in a continual spirit of prayer. Time of prayer does not make a prayer more apt to be heard. Ps. 4 was a prayer in the evening. Notice the spirit of the Psalmist as he prepared for sleep. V 4,7,8 Psalms 5 was a morning prayer. Notice the purpose of his mind in preparing for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be Blessed In The Coming Judgment

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 10, 2013
     | 7,115 views

    reveals 3 ways God blesses His followers during times of judgment

    “How to be Blessed in The Coming Judgment” April 14, 2013 Jeremiah 40:1-5 “The word came to Jeremiah from the LORD after Nebuzaradan commander of the imperial guard had released him at Ramah. He had found Jeremiah bound in chains among all the captives from Jerusalem and Judah ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Tim White avatar

    How To Know That You Know Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Apr 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,327 views

    God wants you to have assurances before Him. John lists four things that will give us assurances in times of doubt and trials.

    How To Know That You Know 1 John 3:18-24 1Jn 3:18-19 Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our heart before him; 1. We have Assurance because we love Him and love like Him. • We read verse 18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Have An Amazing Ministry

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 15, 2014
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     | 9,386 views

    A Ministry of Greatness is a ministry that is Christ-centered and sanctioned on the eternal truths of God’s Word.

    Ephesians 2:8-2:10 Believing God and belonging to God sets you up for some incredible/astounding/remarkable/amazing blessings. In a real sense, if you desire to live a life that has purpose/intention/reason and point—I want to share with you that that goal is NOT achievable nor attainable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do I Know

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 1, 2014
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     | 5,126 views

    John Tells us how we are to know if we are saved or just pretending.

    How Do I Know 1 John 2:1-11 (NLT) Intro: How many have seen the new 100 Dollar bill. It looks like monopoly money doesn’t it? In the past few years, it seems that the government is coming out with new designs for our US currency. I have watched for years as the people who take my money at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Grow In Kingdom Character Series

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jan 30, 2023
     | 1,614 views

    If you want to grow in kingdom character then you must pray for it, pray persistently for it, pray in faith for it, and imitate God's love.

    Throughout the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus has been teaching his disciples the principles for kingdom living. He began with the beatitudes, which describes the characteristics of someone who is truly born again, and they’re progression toward godliness. They come to the Lord poor in spirit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Place Of Prayer And The Open Heart

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 3, 2008
    based on 84 ratings
     | 29,597 views

    Some "musts" for the Christian when it comes to the matter of prayer. 1- We must find God’s place 2- We must listen to God’s Word 3- We must respond to God’s will

    INTRO. - ILL.- Shortly after the US Supreme Court outlawed prayer in public schools, a pupil in class heard her teacher sneeze and said, "God bless you." The teacher said, "Cut that out or we’ll both be in trouble." ILL.- One person said, "Now that there’s no more praying in schools, kids will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Pray For A Nation Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 50,919 views

    Let me give you my proposition right at the beginning: “God’s people following God’s plan receive God’s promises.” When we do what God says we will enjoy His promises. We are blessed when we do things God’s way. Let’s explore together about what the Bib

    How to Pray for a Nation Happy Independence Day! You are part of the faithful remnant that has remained behind this holiday weekend. As we focus on our nation this morning, it’s good to be an American, isn’t it? • Only in America…do banks leave both doors open and then chain the pens to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Phillips avatar

    Revival In A Desert

    Contributed by Brian Phillips on Nov 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,418 views

    This sermon shows how God bring’s revival through His supernatural leadership and our obedience

    “REVIVAL IN A DESERT” (Acts 8:26-40) INTRODUCTION: It has rightly been said, “Our God is an awesome God.” But, it can also be said that our God is a peculiar God. (“peculiar” = Having a character exclusively it’s own) Our Lord is peculiar in that there is no one like Him nor can anyone fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 8, 2020
     | 2,720 views

    How do you go from deep despair to the heights of joy? Psalm 22 holds the key.

    “ … when they came to a place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull), they offered [Jesus] wine to drink, mixed with gall; but when He tasted it, He would not drink it. And when they had crucified Him, they divided His clothes among themselves by casting lots; then they sat down there and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "How?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 12, 2014
     | 4,904 views

    A sermon about sharing your faith.

    Matthew 28:16-20 "How?" (After showing the 3:42 Youtube Video) That's Atheist Penn Jillette who is one half of Penn and Teller, a duo that has been headlining Vegas shows for years with comedy and the art of illusion. Penn has never been shy about his disbelief in God. Yet in that video ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • John Harvey avatar

    How?

    Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,898 views

    A message on our strategy for growing mature believers.

    September 30, 2007 Shane begins by telling the story of “Baby Jessica” Intro: Every church has basically the same overall mission. Whether they articulate it or not, al Bible believing churches have as their same goal to reach people for Christ and to help them understand how to live out that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Not To Forget

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,571 views

    A step by step plan to remember the mighty acts of God.

    “How not to forget!” Joshua 4:1-23 - Pastor Bob Hunter Last month we began a series of messages in the book of Joshua. Joshua was a great leader. He is the successor of a great leader named Moses. Under His leadership the people of Israel had great ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness